Wedding: Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McKay Stilley

Chelsea Marlene Powers and Christopher McKay Stilley, both of New Bern, were united in marriage on June 22, 2013, at Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Case and the Rev. Rex Bennett officiating.

Chelsea Marlene Powers and Christopher McKay Stilley, both of New Bern, were united in marriage on June 22, 2013, at Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Case and the Rev. Rex Bennett officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Mark Powers and Guylene Powers, both of New Bern. She is the granddaughter of Amanda Gaskins of New Bern and the late Guy Gaskins, Joan Powers, and Carl and Bobbie Powers, all of New Bern.

The bridegroom is the son of Rayford and Barbara Locklear of New Bern.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents.

Nuptial music was provided by vocalist Keith Williams and pianist Michael Cooke.

The matron of honor was Amanda Powers Bennett of New Bern, sister of the bride.

Maid of honor was Kassi Leigh Aultman of Greenville.

Bridesmaids were Jennifer Hill, Heather Taylor, and Sara Green, all of Vanceboro and Brandy Gaskins and Brianna Cox, both of New Bern.

Assisting with the wedding were director Michelle Reynolds of New Bern, florist Dawn Jones, photographer Misty Renfrow of Winterville, church coordinator Dianne Ezzell, and guest book attendants Jessica Brinson Bennett and Heather Hoyle, both of Vanceboro.

A reception, hosted by the bride's parents, was held at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center.

Assisting with the wedding was The Flame, caterer.

The couple took a honeymoon trip to Key West, Fla.

The bride graduated from East Carolina University and is employed by River Dell Elementary School as a third grade teacher.

The bridegroom graduated from Craven Community College and is serving full time as a staff sergeant in North Carolina Army National Guard.